How we tie a rope halter. And let’s be honest: there’s only one right way to do it. . This is one of the most common mistakes we see made with rope halters. They’re designed to help teach your horse feel and when the knot isnt tied right or in the correct place, it unbalances the halter. . Horses are naturally soft, so our job is to keep the softness in them. Good feel, good timing, good hands, and good tools (like a rope halter) all hell is accomplish this goal. . What else do you guys want to

How to Tie a Rope Halter

Do you know how to make a halter out of just a rope? What's special about this DIY rope halter is that the bolan knot doesn't tighten around the horse's neck and it’s an easy knot to untie. With a bit of practice, it is very quick to tie, and I've even used it on wild horses in the Namibian desert! Please note - when I say catching, I don't mean chasing a horse around a big open field with the hope I’ll eventually get the rope on... At Intelligent Horsemanship, we practice a number of stages of

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